Nyia Dunbar
Detroit,MI
Summary
Compassionate and motivated counseling professional with experience supporting adolescents across diverse educational and clinical settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and helping students navigate emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Strong collaborator committed to maintaining confidentiality, fostering positive relationships, and promoting students' academic, social-emotional, and interpersonal growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Sterling Heights High School
Sterling Heights, MI
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted in organizing workshops focused on college readiness and career exploration
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals for academic achievement and personal growth
- Conducted individual and group counseling for 20+ students weekly
- Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and families to address student needs
- Facilitated restorative conversations
- Maintained accurate documentation while upholding ethical and confidentiality standards
- Organized college/career visits for high school students
Practicum Student Counselor
Havenwyck Hospital
Auburn Hills, MI
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed psychoeducational group curricula aimed at fostering self-esteem and emotional regulation.
- Document student behavior, emotional responses, and progress toward therapeutic goals.
- Engage in direct care and support of adults and adolescents experiencing acute mental health crises.
- Facilitated weekly group therapy sessions focusing on healthy vs unhealthy relationship dynamics, boundary setting, and effective communication
- Observe and assist in individual and group counseling sessions.
Patient Access Representative
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, MI
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills by greeting patients, providing clear instructions, and addressing concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Executed accurate and prompt administrative functions to enhance efficiency in the registration process.
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to privacy regulations and policies,
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
Youth Counselor
Vista Maria Residential
Dearborn, MI
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated therapeutic activities involving group interactions, personal counseling support, and emergency interventions.
- Executed all mandatory documentation with precision and speed.
- Managed care for adolescents experiencing complex behavioral and emotional challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2021
Skills
- & Individual/Group Counseling
- Academic Advising
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Restorative Intervention
- Technical and Software Skills: PowerSchool SIS, Schoology Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft 365, Xello: College & Career Readiness Software
Certification
- Michigan School Counselor Certificate — Application in Progress
- National Counselor Examination (NCE) — Preparing to Sit for Exam
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Postgraduate Licensure in Progress
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Sterling Heights High School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Practicum Student Counselor
Havenwyck Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Patient Access Representative
Karmanos Cancer Institute
06.2022 - 12.2023
Youth Counselor
Vista Maria Residential
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University